UnitedHealth, CareFirst allowed midyear rate increases in MD but less than requested
The Maryland Insurance Administration approved midyear rate increases for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and UnitedHealthcare for small businesses.
Jawando declares victory in executive race in Maryland’s largest county
Will Jawando declared victory Friday in the Democratic primary for county executive in Montgomery County, which has elected only Democrats to the office for decades.
Some MD delegates still locked in tight primary contests two days after election
For most of the candidates running for Maryland’s General Assembly, the dust is now settling after Tuesday’s primary election. But a select few are still locked in tight races two days later.
Glock ban: MD Republicans call on DOJ to review
Maryland Republicans asked the Department of Justice to review legislation poised to ban the sale of Glock pistols.
Judge blocks Trump executive order restricting mail-in voting
A federal judge blocked implementation of President Donald Trump's executive order aiming to tighten rules for mail-in voting.
GOP primary for Carroll state’s attorney too close to call
The Republican primary for Carroll County state’s attorney is too close to call, with George Psoras leading Allan Culver by less than 200 votes Wednesday afternoon.
Register of wills primaries: Most incumbents prevail; frontrunners emerge in PG County
Maryland's incumbent registers of wills largely either won or held powerful leads in their Tuesday primary races, with some exceptions.
Rep. April McClain Delaney wins MD’s 6th Congressional District
After a bitter, expensive and largely self-funded campaign, freshman Rep. April McClain Delaney held her seat against David Trone, who was trying to reclaim it.
Early endorsement, late funding rush boost Boafo in 5th District
Del. Adrian Boafo (D-Prince George’s) got an early, and important, leg up in the crowded field of 24 Democrats running to replace longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) when Hoyer endorsed Boafo as his successor.
Removed Anne Arundel orphans’ court judge thanks supporters after apparent primary loss
Marc Knapp thanked those who supported his bid to return to the Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court, but his removal from the position by the Maryland Supreme Court appears to have sunk his primary campaign.
Expensive, contentious executive races to lead big counties into the future
Democratic voters in four counties selected a new generation of leaders Tuesday, making history in at least two of them.
Despite some challenges, most legislators appear headed to reelection
Despite some aggressive challenges, an overwhelming majority of state lawmakers who were seeking reelection in Tuesday’s primaries skated through with relative ease.

















